Prince George's County, Maryland

 Welcome to the live ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Dyer Care Crisis Stabilization Center in Prince George's County! Join us as we celebrate the opening of this vital facility dedicated to providing essential support and services to individuals in crisis.

The County Executive’s Office is hosting a webinar on August 1, 2024, as a part of our Municipalities in the Know webinar series. Our guest presenters will be representatives from Maryland Legal Aid, John Malchar, ACE Housing Attorney and Avery Shivers, ACE Outreach Specialist. The webinar, Eviction Defense in Prince George’s County: The Tenant’s Right to Counsel Project and the State of Evictions in Our County will feature information that will prove useful for you, your network, and your community. Participants will leave the webinar: - With more knowledge about eviction defense in Prince George’s County - an understanding of how to support renters struggling with landlord/tenant disputes, and - how to refer residents to Maryland Legal Aid. Attendees must pre-register to attend. https://bit.ly/intheknow81   We look forward to your participation!  

Investing in infrastructure in underserved communities is a critical pillar of climate resilience. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks joined Congressman Glenn Ivey, Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Chris Van Hollen, WSSC Water General Manager & CEO Kishia Powell, and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) representatives today at West Hyattsville Metro Station announcing over $2.8M for major community projects in Prince George’s County. These funds are possible thanks to landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Here what the funding will be spent on: ✅ $1.3M –– Anacostia River Watershed environmental justice ✅ $500K –– West Hyattsville Metro Station environmental resiliency improvements ✅ $960K –– Expansion of WSSC utility service for environmental justice for underserved communities Our congressional delegation really delivered on this one. We’re so grateful for how hard they work to help improve the quality of life for Prince Georgians. Improving the quality of life of our residents has been one of the Alsobrooks Administration’s Proud Priorities since 2019.

Tomorrow, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will be announcing critical community project funding the County is receiving from federal and state partners to improve the quality of life of our residents and our climate resiliency. Join us Friday, July 26, at 2:00 PM for updates. Watch live on YouTube and here on LinkedIn: 🔴 https://lnkd.in/gqnzNsJc

The Alsobrooks Administration is proud to have established Maryland’s first Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) to accommodate MD's largest veteran population. In partnership with our deeply dedicated Veterans Affairs Liaison, Dr. Dula, we continue to prioritize giving veterans the empowerment they deserve! Today is #NationalHireAVeteranDay and we encourage all our County veterans to get connected with our OVA at: bit.ly/PGCVeterans Employers can also find hiring resources and support through Employ Prince George's at: www.employpg.org/ We thank you for your service and we are proud to be a government that hires and supports our veterans!

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Congressman Glenn Ivey, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and other key leaders announce significant community funding projects in Hyattsville. This initiative focuses on green infrastructure that benefits both the environment and the local economy by creating jobs.

Have you heard about the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development granting $2 million to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and our Prince George’s County Department of Social Services? The grant funding was announced at the ribbon-cutting of the new Bruce Empowerment Zone center in Hyattsville, MD through the Sasha Bruce Youthwork organization. This funding is set to support Maryland’s Youth Homelessness System Improvement. Our DCAO of Health, Human Services & Education, Dr. Areola shares, “We look forward to our continued partnership with state officials as we use these new funds to improve our youth homelessness response system”. This new location will help Sasha Bruce Youthwork continue to combat youth homelessness in Prince George’s County. As a part of their B-E-Z Drop-in Program, this center will offer youth aged 14-24, basic necessities of food, toiletries, cash, technology, case management and more. Read more about their mission and vision to lower youth homelessness in the County here: https://lnkd.in/eNu8jbwD

The Prince George’s County Planning Department will host a series of virtual workshops on the Historic Property Grant Program. Community members will learn about the program, the Fiscal Year 2025 application process, the requirements for the preservation easement, and examples of successful projects. Workshops are free and open to the public. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eHwnyeiW

Our Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is kicking off its Housing and Community Development Survey to capture feedback on community needs, including your experiences finding and maintaining housing in the County. Responses from residents will be critical in assessing barriers to fair housing, community development needs, and how they can be addressed. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eRJ6A9xq

Our Project Hire Disability Apprenticeship Program recently hosted a memorable graduation ceremony to honor the achievements of the program’s exceptional participants. The ceremony was marked by the presentation of awards recognizing outstanding contributions and dedication. Join us in congratulating all of the participants and award winners! 🎓 #PrinceGeorgesProud 2024 Patricia Sanders Spirit of Excellence Award Ms. Sumiya Davis 2024 Project Hire Leadership Award Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement 2024 Project Hire Empowerment Award Ms. Denise Earley